October is National Medical Librarians Month. This is the perfect opportunity to pause and celebrate the contributions of the people at the medical library. We curate content and make it easier to use. We capture and provide research into the history of the institution. We leverage technologies to simplify systems and tools. We design the spaces that will inspire, connect, and support. We teach in the classroom and at the point of need. We find the seemingly unfindable piece of information.
I am frequently asked which of our many resources is “the best.” While we do have fantastic book collections, clinical reference tools, and e-journals, there is no contest: our best resource is our staff.
An academic medical center relies on the expertise of thousands of individuals across dozens of professions and disciplines. Our library staff bring a wealth of knowledge, skills, and tools to the mix and are proud to be part of the team at Duke.
